Newsletter date: 11 March 2015
Contents:
* Video: NITV News: Refugees In Their Own Country - Noongars Protest Against Remote Community Closures
* Video: Eleanor Gilbert, Vimeo: 1 March 2015 Djurin Refugee Camp - Nyoongar People Speak Out about Homelessness
* Analysis / Opinion: Ray Jackson, Redfern-Waterloo Community Action: community shutdowns, wa.
* Analysis / Opinion: Miranda Wood, Red Flag: Activists set up camp in WA
* Analysis / Opinion: Gerry Georgatos, The Stringer: Refugee camp thanks its founders with corroborree
* Video: Yahoo: Protestors stay put on Heirisson
* Analysis / Opinion: Amy McQuire, New Matilda: Barnett Plays 'Abuse Card' To Defend Closure Of Remote West Australian Communities
* Analysis / Opinion: Gerry Georgatos, The Stringer: Premier Barnett, how dare you? - "appalling mistreatment of children"
* Video: NITV News: Colin Barnett a No-show at Kimberley Land Council's Alliance Meeting
* WGAR Background: Plans to close Aboriginal homelands / remote communities in WA and SA
* WGAR Background to the Aboriginal Sovereignty Movement
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- Video
NITV News: Refugees in their own country - Noongars Protest Against Remote Community Closures
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f0CZcgUl7Q8
3 Mar 15: "Members of Perth's Noongar community have established an UN approved refugee camp on Heirisson Island or Matargarup as its known in the local language. The move to establish a sanctuary for displaced Aboriginal people near the city centre has been 5 years in the making... and coincides with the WA Government's planned closure of up to 150 Aboriginal communities. NITV News’ Craig Quartermaine was there."
- Video
Eleanor Gilbert, Vimeo: 1 March 2015 Djurin Refugee Camp - Nyoongar People Speak Out about Homelessness
https://vimeo.com/121526797
7 Mar 15: "Startup of Refugee Camp on Matargarup (Heirisson Island) in the Swan River next to the city of Perth as a result of the developing humanitarian crisis as homelands are closed down ... one strike and you're out of your home if you haven't paid the electricity bill. Homeless are taking refuge in churchyards ... "
"Open Letter from Ghillar Michael Anderson to:
H.E. Mr. Ban Ki-moon, UN Secretary-General
Your Excellency,
Re: Refugee Camp in Perth and developing Humanitarian Crisis
"As the appointed Ambassador of the original Aboriginal Embassy, the Convenor of the Sovereign Union and Head of State, Euahlayi Peoples Republic, I herewith bring to your attention the humanitarian crisis that has now developed in the state of Western Australia. This crisis is a consequence of the Western Australian government's policy of shutting down up to 150 Aboriginal homelands and communities, which they have wrongly stated to be financially 'unsustainable' and economically unviable. We regard these actions as an an act of war and aggression against the various tribal Nations in Western Australia. ... ""
- Analysis / Opinion
Ray Jackson, Redfern-Waterloo Community Action: community shutdowns, wa.
https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Redfern-Waterloo/conversations/messa...
7 Mar 15: "this open letter to ban ki moon, united nations secretary-general, from ghillar michael anderson clearly shows that the collective australian governments lust for the profits of the stolen lands of the aboriginal nations of wa has now reached crisis point. the shut-down of the aboriginal communities in wa is but the first of many across australia as theft and profit overcomes human decency. ... " ray jackson, president, indigenous social justice association
- Analysis / Opinion
Red Flag: Activists set up camp in WA
http://redflag.org.au/article/activists-set-camp-wa
9 Mar 15: "Indigenous activists in Western Australia have established a refugee camp in response to the state Liberal government’s plans to close 150 remote Aboriginal communities, ... "We called it a refugee camp because that is what we are - refugees in our own countries", says Bella Bropho, ... "We’re not moving till the state government recognises that if you take the land from people, you make them refugees." The camp is organised by the Djurin Republic Executive Council, which is currently occupying Matagarup (Heirisson Island) in Perth’s CBD." Miranda Wood
- Analysis / Opinion
The Stringer: Refugee camp thanks its founders with corroborree
http://thestringer.com.au/refugee-camp-thanks-its-founders-with-corrobor...
9 Mar 15: " ... another Embassy celebrated its first week with a corroborree. At Matargarup, an island on the Swan River, in the heart of Perth, Nyungahs/Bibbelmun, Yamatjis, Wongi and others established a united Embassy and a ‘refugee camp’. They set up the ‘refugee camp’ for Western Australia’s increasingly homeless First Peoples and for all those who will be made homeless once remote communities - homelands - are closed down by the State Government. The Aboriginal Tent Embassy refugee camp at Matargarup has grown to 30 tents and 100 campers. ... " By Gerry Georgatos, a life-long human rights and social justice campaigner, a multi-award winning investigative journalist
- Video
Yahoo: Protestors stay put on Heirisson
https://au.news.yahoo.com/video/watch/26557451/protestors-stay-put-on-he...
"Aboriginal protestors have marked their first full week occupying Heirisson Island."
- Analysis / Opinion
New Matilda: Barnett Plays 'Abuse Card' To Defend Closure Of Remote West Australian Communities
https://newmatilda.com//2015/03/10/barnett-plays-abuse-card-defend-closu...
10 Mar 15: "The West Australian Premier was arguing 'money' was the reason for closing remote Aboriginal communities. Now he says it's 'abuse'. Amy McQuire reports. Just months after using the tragic suicide of a 12-year-old Aboriginal boy as justification for moving people off their homelands, WA Premier Colin Barnett has tried to justify his government’s plans to close down up to 150 remote communities by claiming a review will uncover cases of child abuse and domestic violence. ... " By Amy McQuire, a Darumbul woman from central Queensland, the former editor of the National Indigenous Times and Tracker magazine
- Analysis / Opinion
The Stringer: Premier Barnett, how dare you? - "appalling mistreatment of children"
http://thestringer.com.au/premier-barnett-how-dare-you-appalling-mistrea...
7 Mar 15: "Last week, Western Australia’s Premier stated that an ‘audit’ on the ‘viability’ of remote communities - homelands - has commenced. In The Australian he thrashed out the outrageously unsubstantiated statement, "that people will be shocked by the emerging evidence of appalling mistreatment of children." Premier Colin Barnett was criticised for propagandising the Government agenda on the intended closing of many of these homelands. His suggestion smacks of the propaganda and scaremongering that was used to justify the Northern Territory ‘Intervention’. ... " By Gerry Georgatos
- Video
NITV News: Colin Barnett a No-show at Kimberley Land Council's Alliance Meeting
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ZJ-tiHzV5U
5 Mar 15: "The Kimberley Land Council has taken a big step towards gaining answers for members of remote communities facing closure. Land Councils and Traditional Owners met with politicians in Broome... to challenge the State government over it's plans for their homes. NITV News’ Craig Quartermaine is in Broome."
- Background
WGAR Background: Plans to close Aboriginal homelands / remote communities in WA and SA
https://indymedia.org.au/2014/12/08/background-plans-to-close-aboriginal...
(last updated: 7 March 2015)
- Background
WGAR Background to the Aboriginal Sovereignty Movement
https://indymedia.org.au/2014/12/24/wgar-background-to-the-aboriginal-so...
(last updated: 7 March 2015)
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WGAR: Working Group for Aboriginal Rights (Australia)
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Urgent Action - Remote Homelands and Outstations in WA
WGAR News: Urgent Action - Remote Homelands and Outstations in WA - Will You Help to Prevent a Crisis?
https://indymedia.org.au/2015/03/11/wgar-news-urgent-action-remote-homel...
Contents:
* Urgent Action: Sovereign Union: Remote homelands and Outstations in WA: Will You Help to Prevent a Crisis?
* Audio Interview: CAAMA Radio: Aboriginals becoming refugees, following WA community closures
[Featuring Nicole Culbong from the Nyoongar Aboriginal Tent Embassy in Perth]
* Analysis / Opinion: Amy McQuire, New Matilda: Tony Abbott's Australia: From 'Nothing But Bush' to 'Brimming With Choices'
* Audio: Annie Hastwell & Bonnie Parker, The Wire: 'Lifestyle choice' or connection to country?
[Featuring Rodney Dillon, Amnesty International Indigenous Rights Campaigner & Jon Altman, emeritus professor, ANU]
* Media Release: Senator Rachel Siewert: Greens: Remote indigenous communities are not a 'lifestyle choice' and should not be treated as such
* News Analysis: SBS News: Labor slams PM over 'highly offensive' remote communities comments
* Analysis / Opinion: Amy McQuire, New Matilda: Barnett Plays 'Abuse Card' To Defend Closure Of Remote West Australian Communities
[Featuring comments by Amnesty International’s Indigenous rights campaigner Tammy Solenec & Noongar activist Marianne McKay]
* Analysis / Opinion & Photos: Calla Wahlquist in the Kimberley, The Guardian: Of three remote communities here, why are only the two Aboriginal ones under threat?
* Video: Sovereign Union: Djurin Nyoongar Swan River Treaty
* WGAR Background: Plans to close Aboriginal homelands / remote communities in WA and SA
Maori Television: NZ MP's support Aboriginal protest
WGAR News: NZ MP's support Aboriginal protest over proposed closure of indigenous communities: Heeni Brown, Maori Television
https://indymedia.org.au/2015/03/13/wgar-news-nz-mps-support-aboriginal-...
Contents:
* News Analysis & Video: Heeni Brown, Maori Television: NZ MP's support Aboriginal protest over proposed closure of indigenous communities
* Audio Interview: Paul Wiles, CAAMA Radio: Going backward is the problem - Rosalie Kunoth Monks
* Audio Interview: CAAMA Radio: Support growing for for displaced community mob ... [Featuring Gerry Georgatos]
* Media Release: NAACHO: Closure of WA Aboriginal communities repeats historic failures
* News Analysis: NAACHO News: Will closing Aboriginal communities be detrimental to future health and wellbeing?
* Audio Interview: Sarah Martin, The Wire: Connection to country essential for Aboriginal culture [Featuring Glen Kelly, CEO, SWALSC]
* Analysis / Opinion: Joe Morrison NLC, SMH: Remote communities aren't a utopian lifestyle choice but they are good for our people
* Analysis / Opinion: Michelle Dunne Breen, The Conversation: For the real story on Indigenous Australia, social beats old media
* Analysis / Opinion: Corinne Grant, The Hoopla: Why Can't Black People Live More Like White People?
* Audio Interview: CAAMA Radio: PM's comments a bone for the right wing... Shadow Minister Shane Neumann
* Background: Helen Davidson, The Guardian: Explainer: the facts behind the outrage over Tony Abbott's Indigenous 'lifestyle choice' remarks
* WGAR Background: Plans to close Aboriginal homelands / remote communities in WA and SA
Environmental benefits of Indigenous people living on country
WGAR News: Remote Indigenous communities are vital for our fragile ecosystems: Craig Moritz, Emilie-Jane Ens & Jon Altman, The Conversation
https://indymedia.org.au/2015/03/13/wgar-news-remote-indigenous-communit...
Contents:
* Audio Interview: Steven Riggall, The Wire: The environmental benefits of Indigenous people living on country [Featuring Emillie-Jane Ens]
* Analysis / Opinion: Craig Moritz, Emilie-Jane Ens & Jon Altman, The Conversation: Remote Indigenous communities are vital for our fragile ecosystems
* Analysis / Opinion: Marie McInerney, BBC News: Australia's remote indigenous communities fear closure
* Analysis / Opinion: Dan Tout, arena: Settler Colonial Closures
* Report: Gavin Mooney: Health and Homelands: Good Value for Money?
* Report: Sean Kerins, CAEPR: The Future of homelands/Outstations
* Background: Amnesty International Australia: Homelands
* Background: Jens Korff, Creative Spirits: Aboriginal homelands & outstations
* WGAR Background: Plans to close Aboriginal homelands / remote communities in WA and SA
Matargarup Aboriginal Refugee Camp
WGAR News: Matargarup Aboriginal Refugee Camp: About 50 WA police officers have used mounted police and K-9 dogs to seize the tents and valuables
https://indymedia.org.au/2015/03/15/wgar-news-matargarup-aboriginal-refu...
Contents:
* Petition: Change.org Petition: Stop displacing Indigenous Australians by the closure of Indigenous communities.
* Urgent Action: Jennifer Kaeshagen, The Stringer facebook: "If anyone can donate to the ... Matargarup First Nations refugee camp, then that be good. Really good. Tents, mattresses, bedding, ... cash"
* News Analysis: Alex Bainbridge in Perth, Green Left: Police move in but fail to snuff out sacred fire at Matagarup
* Audio: Adam Evans with CAAMA Radio, NIRS: We have a right to be on Matagarup: Noongar embassy [Featuring Marianne Mackay]
* Photos: Sovereign Union: WA uses mounted police and dogs to seize tents and valuables at Refugee Camp
* Audio Interview: social justice and sustainable living - new media: #Indigenous tent Embassy near #Perth CBD will continue despite eviction by police - yarn with Herbert Bropho
* News: Calla Wahlquist and agencies, The Guardian: Mounted police join effort to dismantle Heirisson Island protest
* News: Amy McQuire, New Matilda: 'Refugee Camp' For Aboriginal People Moved Off Remote Communities Ordered To Close
* News Analysis: Alan Austin in France, Independent Australia: Abbott trashes Australia's reputation abroad - again
* Analysis / Opinion: Jon Altman, 'concerned Australians': Homelands under the hammer, again, from the aspiring PM for indigenous policy
* Analysis / Opinion: Michael Gordon, SMH: Tony Abbott's lifestyle choice remark leaves 'everyone hurting inside' in remote indigenous communities
* News & Photos: Green Left: Rally against Indigenous community closures shuts down Melbourne CBD
* Analysis / Opinion: Gerry Georgatos, The Stringer: Forced to dance to the White Man's song - Australia, steeped in racism
* Background: Diet Simon sourcing from WGAR news, Linksunten Indymedia: Maori politicians support Aboriginal protest over proposed closure of indigenous communities
* WGAR Background: Plans to close Aboriginal homelands / remote communities in WA and SA
Matargarup Aboriginal People Rally at WA Parliament
WGAR News: White cops, Black victims - Perth is to Western Australia, what Birmingham was to Alabama: Gerry Georgatos, The Stringer
https://indymedia.org.au/2015/04/25/wgar-news-white-cops-black-victims-p...
Contents:
* News Analysis: Gerry Georgatos, The Stringer: White cops, Black victims - Perth is to Western Australia, what Birmingham was to Alabama
* Facebook: The Stringer: "Official statement from Elder Bella Bropho, of the Matargarup First Nations Refugee Camp (Heirisson Island, Perth ... )"
* Video: Network Ten: Forced closure rally
* News & Video: Sky News: Protesters clash with police at WA rally
* News & Video: Phil Hickey, Perth Now: Heirisson Island camp Indigenous leaders protest at State Parliament
* News: Brendan Foster, WA Today: Parliament House protest: ugly scenes as police make arrests
* Event Poster: Stop the Forced Closure of Aboriginal Communities in Australia, facebook: "We would like to confirm that that 2nd National Call of Action will be held Friday 1st May 2015."
* Facebook: Stop the Forced Closure of Aboriginal Communities in Australia: https://www.facebook.com/sosblakaustralia
* WGAR Background to the Aboriginal Sovereignty Movement
* WGAR Background: Plans to close Aboriginal homelands / remote communities in WA and SA
Support for WA Remote Communities is Going Global
WGAR News: International exposure: Rallies throughout Australia protesting closure of Aboriginal homelands / remote communities
https://indymedia.org.au/2015/03/25/wgar-news-international-exposure-ral...
Contents:
* Video: NITV News: Support for WA Remote Communities is Going Global
* Open Letter: Sovereign Union Letter to United Nations - SOS Forced closure of Aboriginal homeland communities in WA
* Photo: Sovereign Union facebook: "Here is Sovereign Union founder and convenor Ghillar Michael Anderson speaking on a Russian TV program on Thursday night by Skype."
* News Analysis: Charlotte Chabas, Le Monde: En Australie, la colère des Aborigènes face au « mépris » de leur culture: "The World: In Australia Aboriginal People's anger faces the 'contempt' of their culture"
* News Analysis: teleSUR: Australians Rally against Closure of Aboriginal Communities
* Media Release: Sisters of Saint Joseph: Josephites express profound concern at proposed Government plans to withdraw basic services to Aboriginal communities
* Media Statement: Bishops Commission for Relations with Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders: What Choice? Aboriginal peoples have the right to decent services where they live
* Joint Urgent Appeal: Franciscans International & Edmund Rice International: Forced Displacement of Aborigines in West Australia
* Background: Franciscans International - a voice at the United Nations: Indigenous Peoples
* News Analysis & Video: Heeni Brown, Maori Television: NZ MP's support Aboriginal protest over proposed closure of indigenous communities
* Analysis / Opinion: Royce Kurmelovs, Al Jazeera: Shutting down Australia's Aboriginal areas
* News Analysis: Alan Austin in France, Independent Australia: Abbott trashes Australia's reputation abroad - again
* Analysis / Opinion: Marie McInerney, BBC News: Australia's remote indigenous communities fear closure
* Facebook: Stop the Forced Closure of Aboriginal Communities in Australia
* Background: Diet Simon, sourced from WGAR, Linksunten Indymedia: Aboriginal Australian communities send a powerful message to government
* WGAR Background: Plans to close Aboriginal homelands / remote communities in WA and SA
Homeless camp raided - City of Perth in disgrace, once again
WGAR News: Breaking News: Homeless camp raided - City of Perth in disgrace, once again: Gerry Georgatos, The Stringer
https://indymedia.org.au/2015/03/26/wgar-news-breaking-news-homeless-cam...
Contents:
* Breaking News & News Analysis: Gerry Georgatos, The Stringer: Homeless camp raided - City of Perth in disgrace, once again
* Analysis / Opinion: Gerry Georgatos, The Stringer: Help the First Nations Homelessness Project - help Matargarup refugee camp - help the homeless
* News Analysis: Gerry Georgatos, The Stringer: Refugee camp thanks its founders with corroborree
* News Analysis: Gerry Georgatos, The Stringer: In the heart of Perth, Aboriginal Tent Embassy and a refugee camp
* News Analysis: Gerry Georgatos, The Stringer: Jennifer Kaeshagen sets up The First Nations Homelessness Project
* WGAR Background: Plans to close Aboriginal homelands / remote communities in WA and SA
* WGAR Background to the Aboriginal Sovereignty Movement
The First Nations Homelessness Project
"To support or be supported by The First Nations Homelessness Project, email contact@thestringer.com.au or phone/text 0449 655 282." Jennifer Kaeshagen
Matargarup First Nations Refugee Camp
WGAR News: Desire Mallet's Photographs of Matargarup First Nations Refugee Camp: Flickr
https://indymedia.org.au/2015/03/29/wgar-news-desire-mallets-photographs...
Contents:
* Video: Lynda Nutter - My Movie, facebook: "Martagarup Dangerous Ladies Standing Strong, after the raid on 26th March 2015. They knew it would rain tonight and took all the tents, but People Power kept them dry! - at Martagarup."
* Photos: Flickr: Desire Mallet's Photostream of Matargarup First Nations Refugee Camp
* Audio: Gerry Georgatos, NIRS: Police again step in to raid Matargarup embassy [Featuring Matargarup elder Bella Bropho]
* News: Kaitlyn Offer, Perth Now: Nyoongar campers return to Heirisson Island after being cleared off a second time
* Background: WGAR News: Breaking News: Homeless camp raided - City of Perth in disgrace, once again: Gerry Georgatos, The Stringer
* Background: The Stringer facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheStringerNews
* News Analysis: Gerry Georgatos, The Stringer: Remote communities - Homelands - 'leaked' reports corrupt the real story
* Analysis / Opinion: Gerry Georgatos, The Stringer: Here is part of the list of the threatened Homelands - remote communities
* WGAR Background: Plans to close Aboriginal homelands / remote communities in WA and SA
* WGAR Background to the Aboriginal Sovereignty Movement
Maori Solidarity with the Nyoongar people at Matargarup, Perth
WGAR News: Protests against closure of Aboriginal communities gain momentum: Rewa Harriman, Maori Television
https://indymedia.org.au/2015/03/29/wgar-news-protests-against-closure-o...
Contents:
* News Analysis & Video: Rewa Harriman, Maori Television: Protests against closure of Aboriginal communities gain momentum [Maori Solidarity with the Nyoongar people at Matargarup, Perth]
* News Analysis & Video: Heeni Brown, Maori Television: Maori concern grows for remote Aboriginal communities
* News Analysis & Video: Taroi Black, Maori Television: Maori students join online protest against the closure of Aboriginal communities
* Action: Eru Rerekura, Radio New Zealand News: Call for support for Australian indigenous rights
* Video: Digital Dreaming Project, facebook: Coroboree Causes Conjestion: Brisbane Unites for the WA Mob.
* Video: Lia Yorkston, facebook: Stop the Forced Closure of Aboriginal Communities in Australia: "Brisbane knows how to protest"
* Poster: Stop the Forced Closure of Aboriginal Communities in Australia, facebook: "We would like to confirm that that 2nd National Call of Action will be held Friday 1st May 2015."
* Background: The Stringer facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheStringerNews
* WGAR Background: Plans to close Aboriginal homelands / remote communities in WA and SA
Matargarup Aboriginal People Rally at WA Parliament
WGAR News: White cops, Black victims - Perth is to Western Australia, what Birmingham was to Alabama: Gerry Georgatos, The Stringer
https://indymedia.org.au/2015/04/25/wgar-news-white-cops-black-victims-p...
Contents:
* News Analysis: Gerry Georgatos, The Stringer: White cops, Black victims - Perth is to Western Australia, what Birmingham was to Alabama
* Facebook: The Stringer: "Official statement from Elder Bella Bropho, of the Matargarup First Nations Refugee Camp (Heirisson Island, Perth ... )"
* Video: Network Ten: Forced closure rally
* News & Video: Sky News: Protesters clash with police at WA rally
* News & Video: Phil Hickey, Perth Now: Heirisson Island camp Indigenous leaders protest at State Parliament
* News: Brendan Foster, WA Today: Parliament House protest: ugly scenes as police make arrests
* Event Poster: Stop the Forced Closure of Aboriginal Communities in Australia, facebook: "We would like to confirm that that 2nd National Call of Action will be held Friday 1st May 2015."
* Facebook: Stop the Forced Closure of Aboriginal Communities in Australia: https://www.facebook.com/sosblakaustralia
* WGAR Background to the Aboriginal Sovereignty Movement
* WGAR Background: Plans to close Aboriginal homelands / remote communities in WA and SA
Tributes to Uncle Ray Jackson
WGAR News: Obituaries / Tributes to Uncle Ray Jackson who has recently passed
Newsletter date: 25 April 2015
This newsletter: https://indymedia.org.au/2015/04/24/wgar-news-obituaries-tributes-to-unc...
We pay our deep respect to Uncle Ray Jackson who has recently passed - WGAR News Editorial Team
Contents:
Obituaries / Tributes:
* Green Left: Letter from the Indigenous Social Justice Association on the death of Ray Jackson
* Paul McAleer, Maritime Union of Australia, Green Left: Letter from the MUA on the death of Ray Jackson
* Rachel Evans & Raul Bassi, Green Left: Wiradjuri warrior Ray Jackson has passed away
* Paddy Gibson, Solidarity Online: Vale Ray Jackson: tireless fighter for justice and Aboriginal rights
* Diane Fieldes, Red Flag: A tireless fighter against a rotten system - Ray Jackson 1941-2015
* Amy McQuire, New Matilda: Champion Of Indigenous Rights Ray Jackson Dies
* Gerry Georgatos, The Stringer: Wiradjuri social justice warrior passes away - the soul rolls over